Affinity Bias: We all have a natural tendency to gravitate toward people similar to us in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age and lifestyle. This unconscious bias can lead us to hire people who look ...

Confirmation bias happens when you unconsciously focus on ideas that match what you already believe. Possible reasons include wishful thinking, anxiety, info overload, and the need to protect yourself ...

At birth, our minds are like blank sponges ready to absorb new information. Then, as we grow up, we may start to let some of what we’ve learned mess with how we take on new information. This is known ...

This example of how to fight unconscious bias illustrates broader patterns you need to follow to address such problems in order to address unconscious bias to make the best people decisions. After all ...

Today's workplace is a global one with employees, partners and customers from all around the world. The people in and related to a company have different viewpoints, backgrounds and perspectives. They ...

As employers increasingly use AI to help screen job applicants, evaluate performance, forecast risk, and support everyday decision-making, it’s critical you ensure your organization doesn’t ...

In a new report comissioned by Chief Judge Janet DiForce, pervasive examples of racial bias were found in New York state's court system. The New York Times reports that the extensive list of examples ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Holly Corbett covers bias, workplace culture, and social movements. If you have a brain, you have bias. We all have unconscious ...